Marine Cook (Relief)

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

As part of a team offering safe marine transportation services, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for crew members; maintaining the galley and related items and equipment with associated housekeeping duties; maintaining food inventory including the required handling and storage of food items; reconciling of food purchase receipts on the online financial management system including P-card purchasing, P-card vouchers, ensuring second signatures received for food verification orders. Using the oracle system to complete P-card receipt processing; standing watch and maintaining the cleanliness of the vessel and its equipment in the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador; performing emergency and fire safety duties as necessary; other related duties as required. Use of a computer in the function of duties will be required.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience working within the Marine Industry in the capacity of Cook
2. Cook certificate recognized by a province or training certificate indicating successful completion of a cooking course
3. Valid Food Safety and Handling Certificate
4. Required MEDs SCTW Basic Safety
5. Valid Marine Medical Certificate
6. Marine Basic First Aid Certificate

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of working within the Marine Industry in the capacity of Cook
2. Knowledge of food safety and handling practices
3. Computer skills
4. Ability to solve problems independently
5. Ability to manage time
6. Client-Service Oriented
7. Commitment to safety

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit copies of Cook certificate, valid Food Safety and Handling Certificate, required MEDs SCTW Basic Safety, valid Marine Medical, and valid Marine Basic First Aid certificate with their application.

Failure to do so shall result in an application being screened out.

Applicants can submit the required documents and credentials by either:

Scanning them into ONE PDF and uploading it to the online job portal

OR

If unable to combine the required, multiple documents, once resume has been uploaded to the competition online, email the individual documents to jodibutton@gov.nl.ca , indicating the competition number in the subject line, for retention in the file. 

For more information about this opportunity please call Christine Nurse, Marine Services Manager, at (709) 466-4027 or christinenurse@gov.nl.ca

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.